LLN (8/20/19) – Despite some alarming headlines in the mainstream media, the overall state of the trucking economy looks good. Also, cameras to monitor trucks, a ban on oversize rigs, snow and ice removal requirements, and more are all on the agenda in New York. And OOIDA is speaking out on the rush to allow automated vehicles, while a former Uber official expresses concerns. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:59 – The trucking economy looks good. 24:59 -39:14 – New York cameras, oversize ban, snow...
Aug 21, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/19/19) – Twenty-five years ago, OOIDA beat a corrupt agency – the Tennessee PSC – that was shaking down truckers. And the effort led to that agency being dissolved by the state. We’ll have that story, plus an influential national newspaper recently announced its support for the proposed changes to the hours of service in a very big way. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:59 – History of Tennessee PSC case – Part 1. 24:59 -39:14 – History of Tennessee PSC case – Part 2. 39:14-49:05 – Wall Str...
Aug 20, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/16/19) – We’ll tell you who’s likely to fight the hours-of-service proposal. Plus, we’ll have more details on the proposed hours of service changes. Also, for many truckers, storage can become a problem. However, plenty of solutions are available. One of the chief problems with lease-purchase deals is when the carrier starts to view taking money from you as the way to make a profit rather than hauling freight. And truckers who own their own rigs are concerned about expensive new federal r...
Aug 17, 2019•49 min
LLN ((8/15/19) – OOIDA asks truckers to speak out on the proposed hours-of-service changes. Plus, we’ll have advice on how you can do that. Also, the majority of top lanes paid less last week for freight. Diesel prices continue to move lower. Pennsylvania lawmakers want to offer port-bound trucks relief from tolls. A New Jersey effort aims to make their Transportation Trust Fund more efficient. We also will have information about upcoming truck shows. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:59 – Freight...
Aug 16, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/14/19) – A panel of experts will explain the proposed changes to the hours of service announced earlier today and provide some analysis. Also, OOIDA President and CEO Todd Spencer offers some perspective on the changes. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:59 – Panel of experts on hours of service, Part 1. 24:59 -39:14 – Panel of experts on hours of service, Part 2. 39:14-49:07 – OOIDA’s Todd Spencer.
Aug 15, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/13/19) – Trucker Buddy is bringing its message to a whole new group, and one trucker is the driving force behind the effort. New York’s governor wants to enhance the safety and movement of freight. New illegal truck parking fines are proposed in New York City. And a DOT committee intended to help guide the transition to automated vehicles – now disbanded – raised concerns about that transition. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast 10:10-24:59 – Trucker Buddy class for Scouts 24:59 -39:14 – New York frei...
Aug 14, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/12/19) – Lease-purchase deals have a lot of problems – and they start with how they rope you in. Also, OOIDA member Theresa DeSantis took home the big prize at this year’s SuperRigs. We’ll have advice about what to do if you’re not prepared to spend on truck insurance extras. And Congress is in its August recess, which presents a lot of opportunities for truckers to get their views across – we’ll have some examples. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast 10:10-24:59 – SuperRigs winner 24:59 -39:14 – Insur...
Aug 13, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/9/19) – OOIDA marks the anniversary of the court victory over a corrupt state agency – the Tennessee PSC, or Public Service Commission – that preyed on truckers. Also, from a trucking school scam to Pennsylvania’s road funding problems, we bring you Roses and Razzberries. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast 10:10-24:59 – Roses and Razzberries 24:59 -39:14 – Tennessee PSC victory Part 1 39:14-49:07 – Tennessee PSC victory Part 2
Aug 10, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/8/19) – FMCSA raises fines for several offenses. Also, a new report clears the EPA of wrongdoing in testing glider kits. Later this month, FMCSA will be at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. Three states change laws to ease rules for truck platooning, while a push is underway to enforce rules for truck passengers. Louisiana gets a shot in the arm for state infrastructure, and a new Oklahoma law would end trains blocking traffic. We have information about upcoming truck shows. And...
Aug 09, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/7/19) – A state representative says she has a very personal reason for supporting truckers everywhere. Also, freight trends are mixed, with a slowdown for the first few days of the month. Diesel prices continued a slow and steady decline. An oil expert offers his take on crude price trends. And left unresolved in the new highway bill is how to pay for it, and an attempt to divert funds away from roads. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast 10:10-24:59 – State representative supports truckers 24:59 -39:14...
Aug 08, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/6/19) – A group that includes representatives of large carriers wants Congress to end the federal excise tax on the purchase of new trucks. It sounds good, but is it good for small-business truckers, as they claim? Also, Suzanne Stempinski talks test drives and SuperRigs. We’ll have some important notices from the Land Line Now Community Bulletin Board. And Massachusetts’ governor wants to spend $18 billion on transportation. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast 10:10-24:59 – Test drives and SuperRigs 2...
Aug 07, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/5/19) – Trucking faces “a monstrous problem” in the form of driver detention time. Also, obesity is a condition solidly linked to one of the most serious illnesses any of us will ever face. We’ll have advice on what you can do. Lease-purchase plans say they give you independence, but instead saddle you with requirements. And we’ll cover what OOIDA had to say to a national conference of the towing industry last week in our nation’s capital. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast 10:10-24:59 – Obesity and c...
Aug 06, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/2/19) – A carrier telling you they won’t allow you to have someone else review a lease-purchase agreement is a warning sign. Also, what does it take to get involved? One trucker says it’s not as hard as you might think. Jon Osburn says drivers are tired of waiting for the hours of service proposal and tired of having to fight speed limiter plans. And the Senate has approved the federal budget, raised the debt ceiling and paved the way for an annual transportation spending bill that could ...
Aug 03, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/1/19) – Another predicted date for the release of changes to the hours of service has passed. Also, we’ll have updates on an automated vehicle rulemaking and a program allowing truckers to remove crashes that are not their fault from their records. Massachusetts’ governor wants to toughen the requirements to get a CDL in his state. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. And an OOIDA Board member updates us on the issues he discussed with a U.S. senator. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:...
Aug 02, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/31/19) – Freight and rates remain in a bit of a late summer slump, though some bright spots remain. Also, we’ll have a rundown on the competition and winners at Shell Rotella SuperRigs – plus some behind-the-scenes stories. Diesel prices continue to dip, but the oil market gets a boost on dropping inventories and international tensions. And a trucker and member of the OOIDA Board of Directors was on Capitol Hill today covering some of the industry’s top issues with members of Congress and...
Aug 01, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/30/19) – State governments are reconsidering split speed limits and lane restrictions. Also, an effort to reform law-enforcement-dispatched towing in Missouri has died – at least for this year – but another attempt could be in the offing. A member of Congress from Pennsylvania wants to radically increase your cost of insurance. And a U.S. Senate committee has approved the beginnings of the next highway bill. But how far will it get in Congress? 0:00-9:56 – Newscast 9:56 -24:39 – Towing re...
Jul 31, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/29/19) – A bill that would increase truckers’ minimum insurance requirements to many times their current level is now before Congress. Also, a Michigan lawmaker explains how she arrived at her proposal to end the split speed limit there. The Federal Highway Administration has scheduled several truck parking workshops. We’ll explain why the difference between the stated value of your truck and its actual value is important. And before you even think about a lease-purchase deal, you need to...
Jul 30, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/26/19) – It can make or break a truck driver’s career, but if it’s wrong, a DAC report can be corrected. Also, an Ontario Ministry of Labour workshop examined the risks of being a trucker with an eye toward improving safety. Jon Osburn says truckers are hot under the collar about hours of service, ELDs, truck parking and speed limiters. And next week, a Senate committee starts writing the next highway bill. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:39 – Ontario’s risk assessment of trucking 24:39-39:3...
Jul 27, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/25/19) – A towing overcharge caused a company in Tennessee to be removed from the state highway patrol’s call list – and now it faces legal action. The FMCSA is asking truckers about changing or adding to its definition of agricultural commodities and taking action on autonomous vehicle and the under-21 pilot program. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. And what lawmakers are saying about insurance minimums and speed limiters. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:39 – Agricultural ...
Jul 26, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/24/19) – The Cadillac of show truck events – Shell Rotella SuperRigs– displays the best and brightest working trucks this week. Freight and rates get a bit sluggish as a summer slowdown hits. Diesel prices are down again across the country. And the U.S. Senate has taken the first steps toward creating the next highway bill – and so far, the news is good. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:39 – SuperRigs 24:39-39:35 – Freight and rates sluggish, diesel price down 39:35-49:34 – Early Senate highw...
Jul 25, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/23/19) – Nearly half of all states now boost their highway funds by pulling in revenue from hybrid and electric cars. And OOIDA thinks that needs to grow. Also, a piece of software designed to run a trucking business started as little more than a simple spreadsheet. And the FMCSA wants information about acts of violence committed against women and minorities in trucking. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:39 – Trucker’s Helper 24:39-39:35 – Revenue from alternative fuel vehicles 39:35-49:35 – I...
Jul 24, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/22/19) – Lease-purchase deals raise serious questions and are usually bad for the trucker. We’ll have some advice. Also, air pressure runs numerous systems on a truck, so keeping it working is a priority. We’ll discuss the story behind the stories in the latest issue of Land Line Magazine. And we’ll offer an update on a problem faced by some car haulers, the proposed pilot program for under-21 drivers, and a UPS request to get out of some upcoming driver training requirements. 0:00-9:57 –...
Jul 23, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/19/19) – UPS wants out of some new driver training requirements, but OOIDA says inexperienced trainers are a no-go. Also, Jon Osburn talks Hours of Service, speed limiters – and a wall of doughnuts. Meanwhile, we have information about two upcoming educational opportunities. An FMCSA program lets truckers wipe accidents that are not their fault from their record. And OOIDA wants truckers to speak out against speed limiters. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – Hours of Service, speed limiter...
Jul 20, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/18/19) – Four bills that could drain your wallet are now before Congress, but despite the cost, would likely accomplish little to nothing in terms of their intended goals. Also, FMCSA’s Medical Review Board works on revising the certified medical examiner handbook, including sleep apnea guidelines. Several states still have split speed limits, and a federal bill could widely increase the problem. And we’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – Slee...
Jul 19, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/17/19) – Todd Spencer speaks out on a bill in Congress that would increase insurance requirements for truckers. Also, the Pennsylvania toll fight continues as OOIDA takes the appeal of its lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Turnpike back to court. Freight and rates got back to normal after the 4th of July holiday. And Fuel prices dipped slightly this week, and oil prices could pull them lower. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – PA toll lawsuit 24:42-39:40 – Post-holiday freight; fuel prices ...
Jul 18, 2019•49 min
Wisconsin’s Governor vetoes a toll and VMT – or vehicle miles traveled – study. Also, the FMCSA allows truckers more time to comment on a possible pilot program allowing interstate truckers under age 21. Meanwhile, the Texas DOT has a plan to extend Interstate 27 – and a proposal to improve the state’s port-of-entry wait times. We’ll have some important notices from the Land Line Now Community Bulletin Board. And a new federal rule permanently bans anyone convicted of human trafficking from driv...
Jul 17, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/15/19) – Keeping your motor oil in a condition so it will continue to properly lubricate the engine is part and parcel of operating your own truck. Having your own insurance vs. going through the motor carrier – what is best? We’ll go through the pros and cons. A towing reform bill is vetoed in Missouri, but the fight isn’t done yet. We’ll get the latest on that, plus an update on a couple of other towing issues. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – Keeping your oil and engine in good shape ...
Jul 16, 2019•49 min
LLN (07-12-19) We’ll have insight into the inaugural meeting of the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee. Plus, the latest talk over detention time. OOIDA’s Business Services Department comes to the rescue of a trucker in a sticky ELD situation. Plus a rundown of talent, food, and fun from this weekend’s Truckers Jamboree in Walcott, Iowa. And find out who’s been good and who’s been bad in the latest installment of Roses and Razzberries. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – Roses and ...
Jul 13, 2019•49 min
LLN (7/11/19) Many issues printed in the Federal Register are awaiting comment. Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C. office explains why your comments are needed now. We’ve got information on Ohio considering a mandate for centerline rumble strips. And, why Pennsylvania is moving forward with legislation for snow and ice removal. Also, there's the latest information from this week’s industry calendar. And a preview on what to expect from the FMCSA's new medical handbook. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9...
Jul 12, 2019•49 min
LLN (07/10/19) With a short week, Truckers had a tighter window to move goods -- resulting in higher rates. Some national averages hit their highest marks since January. We’ll shine a spotlight on two OOIDA board members who’ve been making headlines. And the Environmental and Public Works Committee chair still plans on a surface and transportation bill vote by August first. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – OOIDA Board members in the spotlight 24:42-39:4 – Van and Reefer hit highest marks since ...
Jul 11, 2019•49 min
